The Ten News, News For Curious Kids

Interested in what’s going on around you? 🤔 The Ten News podcast is a bite-sized podcast for kids and their adults that explains what’s going on in the world. 🌎 Each episode explores topics kids care about most including events, sports, science, gaming, pop culture, entertainment, and more! 🗞️ The Ten News also features some pretty awesome guests; LEGO Masters Judge Amy Corbett, America’s top doctor Dr. Anthony Fauci, Sarah Natochenny, the voice of Ash Ketchum for Pokemon fans, and many more. 🤩 It’s a great way for you and your family to stay connected with what’s going on in the world. 😊 The Ten News is also a Common Sense Media Selection as a great podcast for kids!

Latest Episodes:

A Salute to Service, the End of a Few Era's, and a Bearista! Nov 13, 2025

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10 Things You Need to Know

1. A Salute to Veterans Day 🪖

2. Nancy Pelosi's Farewell 🇺🇸

3. The Final Edition 🧑‍🌾📗

4. The Effects of Climate Change 🌊

5. Iran's Water Supply Running Dry 💧

6. The GOAT Clone's His Dog 🐕

7. Government Shutdown Update 🚨

8. America's Top Turkey Day Pie 🥧

9. Starbucks' Holiday Cup Reveal 🥤

10. The Rockettes' Timeless Kickline 💃

Election Day, Media Meltdowns, and the Chosen Tree Nov 06, 2025

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10 Things You Need to Know

1. Election Day 2025 🇺🇸

2. 2025 World Series Champs ⚾️

3. Government Shutdown Effects 🥫

4. Monkeying Around 🐒

5. From Trash to Treasure 📜

6. October Box Office 🎬

7. Streaming Wars 📺

8. A Trillion Dollar Company 🤑

9. NYC Marathon Rundown 🏃

10. Meet the 2025 Rockefeller Tree 🎄

Halloween Happenings, Spooky Celebrations, and Frightful Fun Oct 30, 2025

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10 Things You Need to Know

1. Halloween Around the World 🎉

2. One Big Spooky Spectacle 🎃

3. A Boo Moon 🌕

4. Halloween isn't all Tricks and Treats 😱

5. Behind Bobbing for Apples 🍎

6. Haunted Halls 👻

7. Halloween at the White House 🍬

8. Smashing the Pumpkin Smashing Record 🤯

9. The City of Halloween 🧐

10. The U.S. Pumpkin Capital 🇺🇸

A Spook-tacular Halloween Takeover 👻 Oct 30, 2025

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👻 It's a spook-tacular Halloween takeover today on The Ten News! 🎃 Ryan Nerz is here to break down the history of the holiday.

🕯️Pam and Ryan have a g-g-g-ghost story about NYC's beloved Broadway theatres. 🏚️ Plus, a look at some of the most haunted places in America!

Trick-or-Trivia: this classic candy used to have a totally different name 🌽

Celebrating Diwali, Too Many Meows, and Baseball! Oct 23, 2025

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10 Things You Need to Know

1. The Festival of Lights 🏮

2. The World's Tallest Bridge 🌁

3. Alaska Weathers Major Storm 🚁

4. Chicago's Rat Hole Debunked 🐀

5. Too Many Meows? 🙀

6. A Gen Z Revolution 🏴‍☠️

7. Connecticut's Kid Governor 🏛️

8. TSwift 🤝 Sea Otters

9. A Royal Robbery 💎

10. World Series Preview ⚾️

Government Shutdown Impacts, Ceasefire News, and Birthday Cakes Oct 16, 2025

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10 Things You Need to Know

1. Indigenous Peoples' Day 🗓️

2. A Sweet Gesture 🎂

3. Good Food News 🥫

4. Palisades Fire Update 🚔

5. A Guarded Welcome 👩‍⚖️

6. Israel-Hamas Ceasefire 🗞️

7. Government Shutdown Update ✈️

8. Social Media Moves in Denmark 📱

9. Gaming Update with Ryan 🎮

10. Meet the World's Cutest Rescue Pup 🐶

Special Guest Episode: Big Emotions - Anger and Forgiveness Part 2 features Stories for Kids, Lingokids • Kids Ask Dr. Friendtastic • The Ten News Oct 10, 2025

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Check out this special episode with our friends from Kids Listen!

Big Emotions: Kids Listen Mashups is a 7-part audio adventure where creators from the Kids Listen community come together to explore feelings in all their shapes and sizes. Each episode pairs two related emotions, sharing original clips and reflections to help kids (and grownups!) understand, name, and navigate their feelings.

Released weekly on Tuesdays and Thursdays:

Fear & Bravery (Sept 16 & 18) – Host: Eric O’Keefe (What If World)

Jealousy & Openness (Sept 23 & 25) – Host: Dr. Eileen Kennedy-Moore (Kids Ask Dr. Friendtastic)

Anger & Forgiveness (Sept 30 & Oct 2) – Host: Melissa Victor (Stoopkid Stories)

Belonging & Independence (Oct 7 & 9) – Hosts: Abbe Opher & Kelly MacBride (Koala Kids)

Embarrassment & Pride (Oct 14 & 16) – Host: Molly Bloom (Smash Boom Best & Brains On!)

Love & Sadness (Oct 21 & 23) – Host: Jerry Kolber (Who Smarted?)

Endings & Beginnings (Oct 28 & 30) – Host: Tal Kelly (Series Producer)

Part 1 and the rest of the series can be found ⁠here

Banned Books Week, Dot the Bot, and a Rogue Planet Oct 09, 2025

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10 Things You Need to Know

1. Banned Books Week 📚

2. Remembering Jane Goodall 🐒

3. Fat Bear Week Winner 🐻

4. Dot, the DoorDash Bot 🤖

5. Big Win on Wheel of Fortune 🤑

6. Scientist Trio Wins Nobel Prize 🧪

7. Wild Weather on Mount Everest 🎿

8. A Planet Acting like a Star 🔭

9. MLB Postseason Update ⚾️

10. 2026 Super Bowl Halftime Superstar 👀

Government Shutdown, Candy Rankings, and Combating Misinformation Oct 01, 2025

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10 Things You Need to Know

1. US Government Shutdown Update 🏛️

2. No. 1 Halloween Candy in America 🍬

3. The Debate on Tylenol & Autism 💊

4. A Tribute to Sister Jean 🫶

5. Yom Kippur 🕯️

6. National Down Syndrome Awareness Month 💙

7. The World's Largest Sand Battery 🔋

8. Treasures from the HMHS Britannic 🛳️

9. NASA's Next Big Move 👩‍🚀

10. Who's Saving the Oranges? 🍊

VOTE here for the Signal Awards:

The Ten News in Craft - Best Co-Host Team. Official Listing
The Ten News in Individual Episode, Election Special: Voting Early and Knocking on Doors - News & Politics: Official Listing

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Rosh Hashanah, Pokemon Preview, and a TV Return Sep 25, 2025

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10 Things You Need to Know

1. Rosh Hashanah 2025 🎊

2. A Fire Collab 🍗🔥

3. A Towering Sunflower 🌻

4. Meet the Microsnail Named Picasso 🐌

5. 102-year-old Climbs Mount Fuji ⛰️

6. Pokémon Legends Z-A Preview 🎮

7. Jimmy Kimmel is Back on Air 📺

8. Capri Sun 🤝 New York Fashion Week

9. 17-year-old Sprint Sensation 💨

10. WNBA Rookie of the Year 🏆

Hey grown-ups, want to support The Ten News? Here are ways you can help!

🥰 Donate ⁠⁠⁠here ⁠⁠⁠and make an impact by supporting news for kids.

✅ Leave a ⁠⁠⁠rating or review⁠⁠⁠ to help others find the show.

📣 Tell a friend about the show!

📲 Leave us a voicemail at 1-877-TEN-NEWS

👚 Get decked out in Ten News merch from our ⁠⁠⁠merch store⁠⁠⁠.

And thank you for being part of the Ten News family! 🤪

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